Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shade Gap Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Shade Gap Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shade Gap Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Shade Gap Elementary School is ranked #1486 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shade Gap Elementary School?
111 students attend Shade Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Shade Gap Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shade Gap Elementary School?
Shade Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shade Gap Elementary School offer ?
Shade Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shade Gap Elementary School part of?
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